December 5, 2025

Lok Sabha erupts over lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Madurai hill temple

Lok Sabha was disrupted after DMK accused BJP of stirring communal tension over lighting the Karthigai Deepam lamp at Thirupparankundram, Madurai. BJP hit back, accusing Tamil Nadu govt of blocking worshippers. Supreme Court agreed to hear Tamil Nadu govt's plea against Madras High Court's order allowing the lamp lighting.

December 5, 2025

Indian Students in US Get Key Guidance on Safety, Immigration and Careers at ATA Event

Indian students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee joined an ATA session on challenges like safety, immigration rules, mental health, and career tips. Experts and leaders shared vital advice for a smooth US education journey.

December 5, 2025

Sudan's El Fasher Massacre: 60,000 Dead as RSF Seals City, Mass Graves Found

Sudan's El Fasher city looks like a crime scene with thousands of bodies piled up after RSF seized control. Satellite images show mass graves and burning pits. At least 60,000 people are reported killed. Humanitarian aid remains blocked amid fears of famine.

December 5, 2025

Canadian Arrested at India-Nepal Border with Fake Visa Stamp at Sonauli Check Post

A Canadian national was caught at the Sonauli immigration post on the India-Nepal border for trying to enter Nepal with a fake visa stamp. Officials detained him and lodged an FIR under the Immigration and Foreigners Act. The man tried to use a forged Delhi Airport immigration seal to travel via Nepal to Canada.

December 5, 2025

Faroe Islands Legalizes Abortion Up to 12 Weeks After Tight Vote

The Faroe Islands has voted 17-16 to legalize abortion up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. This historic move ends decades of strict laws allowing abortions only in rare cases. The law takes effect from July next year, giving women greater control over their bodies and access to safe healthcare locally.